Joyful stories for joyful couples
Lush Filmmaking, Real Moments
I put moments above all else. And not just moments with you and your to-be. Giggling toasts with the girls, teary-eyed grooms, second lines that send you soaring — these are the memories you’ll cherish. And that’s what you’ll find in my work.
I don’t do moody or self-serious videos. I do fun! I want your movie to feel as magical and bubbly as you felt on the day-of. I believe bright images and a bouncy vibe are key to capturing the lively energy that makes weddings so special.
You’re going to feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera — don’t worry, it’s my job to make sure of that — so you can focus on what you’re there to do: having the best time of your life! And I’ll let you in on a little secret: once we accomplish that, you’re going to absolutely love the way the two of you look.
I Capture Everyone Celebrating Your Day
Puppies!
Moms!
Siblings!
And what am *I* all about?
My job rocks
Want to know my best kept secret?
My job is easy.
I’ve been shooting weddings since 2012, but I come from a background in news. Spent nearly 10 years at a local affiliate. I would do my best crunching out stories on a deadline, trying to tell impactful stories about our community, but then the work would float out into the ether like a whisper. The most feedback I’d get would be someone yelling at me over a misplaced comma. Otherwise, crickets.
That’s hard. Creating disposable work drains your brain. It’s like filling water into a rusted bucket with a hole in it: you’re going through the motions but not getting anywhere.
Filming weddings? That’s easy. Don’t get me wrong — it’s takes a lot of sweat and effort — but when you pour yourself into your work and see genuine emotion reflected back at you, it gives you a jolt of energy. Hearing how much it means to my couples seeing their love radiating off the screen, their whole family celebrating and laughing, is affirming in a way that I never experienced in my previous career. It’s wonderful.
So, yeah. My job is fun, it makes me feel good, and it makes my clients feel good. Can’t ask for much more than that.
Featured Review
Billy + Amber
“Don’t even know where to begin! Chad was beyond any expectations I had for a videographer. He was so kind, funny, and genuinely cared about getting the perfect footage to create the most magical video of our wedding day!! I could not recommend a better person to capture the love and joy of your day.”
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- Billy and Amber
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Why do I love New Orleans?
I’ve lived in New Orleans for my entire life, and I feel like I’ve come to understand why this mid-sized city holds such a cultural impact across the whole world.
But look. I’m not special for that. You spend, like, a weekend here and you immediately know why this city rules. The food is outstanding — a lot more diverse than many give it credit for — the people are kind and jovial, the music omnipresent, and there is a celebratory attitude about anything and everything. There’s a relentless hunt for excuses to party and ways to chop into the monotony of day-to-day life. That’s special.
But I must admit I’m biased as someone who documents it for a living. When your job is to center the moments and experiences of the best day of someone’s life, it helps that the tapestry around it is as rich and lovely as it is. Look at the pastel walls of the French Quarter, the pattering of trees across the Garden District, or the unique warmth of our architecture. It’s visually welcoming in a way few cities are.
Though it’s not just the setting that makes it so easy to film weddings locally. It’s the people. Yes, those born here have been marinating in our culture for years, but when I meet people who came from across the country to have their destination wedding here, I see that infectious energy flowing through them. They’re carefree and ready to throw down and party at the tip of a hat.
Everything about it makes people feel alive, and I get to reflect that back to them with my work. How couldn’t I love this city when it does something like that?
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Dig my work and think we’d be a good fit? Yay! Then you’re probably wondering what exactly I offer under my services.
Planning a wedding is not easy, and I’m not about making you jump through hoops just to fit me into your day. So I offer straight-forward, honest pricing. I pride myself on offering a complete experience regardless of whichever package you choose. Each offers two videographers with all-day coverage, two web videos and full cuts of your biggest events like the ceremony and dances.
My offerings start off at $3,800. I offer three different packages: The “Standard Package,” the “Deluxe Package,” and the “Epic Package.” You can find out more about each of them here.
And if you decide you’d like an all encompassing experience, then you have the option of upgrading to get goodies like a 15+ minute highlight movie, raw footage and a full cut of your reception!
So let’s get this wedding journey started and head over to my pricing page to find out more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Seen any good movies lately?
Sure have! Click here to see my film diary, and feel free to shoot me a message about how whack my ratings are.
How long have you been filming weddings?
I’ve been in the wedding business since 2009 and have been a full-time wedding videographer since 2015.
Who will be there on the wedding day?
Myself, for starters! I am the head videographer on every wedding that I cover. The cost of a second shooter is built into all of my packages, so you’ll always have two of us on the wedding day.
How many hours of coverage do we get?
I don’t like to count hours. With all of our packages, you’ll get myself and another videographer coming in as early as needed — for a 7 p.m. reception, that’s usually between 2 and 3 p.m. — and staying until the very end of the reception.
How long does it take you to deliver?
All of my packages — the Standard, Deluxe and Epic Packages — have two web videos delivered in a matter of days. The first video is a teaser. You’ll get that with days, just as you’re kicking back and digging your feet in the sand at your honeymoon. Your other web video covers the ceremony and reception, and it’ll land in your email box within three weeks of your wedding day.
Can we help choose our own music?
Certainly! I love getting input from our brides and grooms on the song selection. If there’s music that speaks to you that feels perfect, of course we want to use it. It’s your film, after all!
All of my web videos use licensed music, so you’ll be able to share both of your web videos with all of your friends and family. I find most of my songs at The Music Bed. Take a look around and see if there’s anything that you enjoy and let us know. We’ll chat and make sure it fits your wedding day.
Are you LGBT friendly?
Definitely! Shoot me a message and I can send you my work!
What are the web videos?
My web videos are my bread and butter. They’re the most fun to make and are perfect for sharing. Regardless of which package you choose, you’ll be getting two web videos: a teaser and a longer, more complete highlight video.
The teaser shows off all those joyous, bouncy moments with you and your bridal party getting ready: hugs with your girls, tears with dad, and one stunned groom during first looks. They’re usually my most beloved and viewed videos.
It also builds anticipation for the next video, which features all the fun stuff — the processional, vows, dances, tosses, exit, all that and more. I deliver the prep video in days and the full-day video in three weeks, so you get to enjoy them while everything’s fresh in your mind.
What are the "Full Ceremony,” "Full Dances,” and “Full Reception” cuts?
You get my fun take on the day with my web vids, but I also want you to be able to experience the day as it actually happened. That’s why with each package that I offer, I deliver full versions of the biggest parts of the day: the ceremony and the dances.
The “Full Ceremony” cut is the entirety of the ceremony. They average an hour for most church weddings and 20 to 30 minutes for outdoor weddings. The “Full Ceremony” cut begins with guests arriving before the processional and ends with the two of you walking back down the aisle, hand in hand. I use four cameras and as many as four different audio sources, so it’ll feel dynamic and kinetic, and you’ll be able to hear the vows, readings and all the music. During the ceremony you’ll be up front and probably too excited to soak in all the moments; this lets you re-live it as it actually happened.
The “Full Dances” cut is similar to the “Full Ceremony” cut. You’ll be able to rewatch the first dance as well as the father-daughter and mother-son dances. And we make sure to use several different audio sources to get a clean feed of the band’s performance.
The “Full Reception” cut is exactly as it sounds: the entirety of your reception, edited with three different cameras and set to all the music played by your band or DJ, from the first dance to your big exit. This is perfect for couples who don’t want to miss a thing.
Do you offer photo & video packages?
I do! Reach out to find out more.
Featured Review
Nigel + Leah
“Chad and his team were PHENOMENAL! They brought incredible energy to our wedding day, and captured every moment beautifully. We would absolutely choose them again in a heartbeat. Worth every penny – BOOK THEM!”
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- Nigel & Leah
